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“Philosophy just puts everything before us, and neither explains nor deduces anything.-Since everything lies open to view there is nothing to explain”

Quote by Ludwig Wittgenstein

Book:Philosophical Occasions, 1912-1951

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Philosophical Occasions, 1912-1951

This book compiles a series of philosophical writings that span four decades, offering insights into the author's intellectual development and engagement with various philosophical topics during that period. more

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Ludwig Wittgenstein

Ludwig Wittgenstein was one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century, renowned for his profound contributions to language, logic, and philosophical methods. His ideas have had a significant impact on the development of analytic philosophy and philosophy of language. more

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